DERIDINGLY
De*rid"ing*ly, adv.
Defn: By way of derision or mockery.
DE RIGUEUR
De ri`gueur". [F. See 2d Rigor.]
Defn: According to strictness (of etiquette, rule, or the like); obligatory; strictly required.
DERISION
De*ri"sion, n. Etym: [L. derisio: cf. F. dérision. See Deride.]
1. The act of deriding, or the state of being derided; mockery; scornful or contemptuous treatment which holds one up to ridicule. He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh; the Lord shall have them in derision. Ps. ii. 4. Saderision called. Milton.
2. An object of derision or scorn; a laughing-stock. I was a derision to all my people. Lam. iii. 14.
Syn.
— Scorn; mockery; contempt; insult; ridicule.
DERISIVE
De*ri"sive, a.
Defn: Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision.
"Derisive taunts." Pope.
— De*ri"sive*ly, adv.
— De*ri"sive*ness, n.